School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

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   back, not even parting with them when eating or even sleeping; and Jack Stanton who counted ten before stepping over a stream or before entering a house.
   A few of the present day, "travellers," are, "Sister", so called because of his habit of addressing every one, as "Sister". "Jimmy" a small man who is lame; and he sells boot laces for miles around. He has many interesting stories to tell about his travels.

   

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2. Travelling Folk

   

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   Travelling people visit this district which is situated in the townland of Coolageela, in the parish of Kanturk, Co Cork, at certain times of the year, especially in fine weather, and particularly

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
         1. travellers (~3,023)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Willie Bourke

   Gender

   Male

   Informant

   Mr John Dorney

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Coolageela East, Co. Cork